Drummer Boys
Drums
I love drums
Since I was young I have always enjoyed the driving pulse of a well played rhythm. Whether it was chopsticks, pencils or the car steering wheel the world was my drum set.
What some teachers may have thought was a nervous twitch paid off. I went to a church of Christ university with a full ride scholarship to play drums.
I was told that I was to play drums and recruit girls to come to the University. Maybe I should be paying them! I got to play drums in a country band, travel all over the US and meet wonderful people. Not bad!
It was frustrating as I was instructed that I could not mention Jesus while I was holding my drumsticks! Many times we would lead devotionals for Christian youth. That always seemed strange... we could sing all these country songs about cheating and whatever but I couldn't mention Jesus while holding my drumsticks!
One woman that I'll call the "church lady" even told me that I play the instrument of Satan.
I was in several groups and seriously considered a career playing contemporary Christian music but the Lord has other plans for me. He sent me to Africa!!!
Now I have three boys who love to play drums.
Here we are trying to knock the paint off the walls.
posted by Jeff Cash @ 10:38 PM
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7 Comments:
You forgot to mention one other place you (too) frequently drummed - THE BACK OF YOUR SISTER'S HEAD. It's true - you were always, always drumming. Don't tell anyone, but I secretly like that about you.
Glad to see your gifts showing up in the next generation.
Great pictures and story. I never could understand how we allowed people to play music that doesn't glorify God, but got nervous when musicians used their giftedness to praise Jesus. Seems a little backward doesn't it?
Maybe our inconsistencies are why we have stopped growing in the US?
"Instrument of Satan..." LOL! I don't think he plays.
I'm no drummer, but the kids and I have had a few fun kitchen jams lately - hitting bowls, buckets, and utensils for rhythm. Wish I could hear the boys playing!
I can only play my mouth and occasionally I drum with it. Keep drummin' gentlemen!
Q - What do you call the guy that hangs out with the musicians?
A - the drummer !
--- just a little band humor to lighten your day ---
We live in Texas and probably have room for a 40 ft. container. It would just be out in the pasture. How long are you needing to store it?
Very cute babies! :') they have a future to become a drummer boys for the glory of God! :)
Evangelical Church in Mississauga
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